English 9 - 1

This course provides students with concentrated instruction in all facets of English language arts. In this course, students will read, respond to, analyze, and critically evaluate multicultural literature from all genres. Formal and informal composition, class discussion, collaborative group work, and individual and group presentations provide students with numerous opportunities to refine these skills. Writing instruction focuses on the development and refinement of a variety of styles including informative and argumentative essays, literary analysis, and research papers. The writing process as well as the organization and structure of each essay type are emphasized. Students in this course are expected to be independent and motivated learners.